20 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
1
A fragmentary Humboldt County notice page references the Humboldt Republican as the official paper, lists subscription rates, and mentions political reflections about Carrie Nation, the 19th century temperance figure, with scattered notes on voters, bribery, and state records.
The legislature gridlock likely blocks a United States Senate choice unless one of its own can be elected. Lafe Young attracts effort but may fail if signatures falter while progressives split among Funk Kenyon and Garat. Democrats rally behind Claudely Porter. a standpat opposition could force a special primary and bury Senator Young.
The Humboldt Republican retained its status as the official paper after the January Board of Supervisors session. For eighteen years it has held the designation, revived by challenge and reaffirmed, with its circulation cited as the basis for the honor.
The Humboldt Republican notes the county financial report will be issued this year after a lapse of three years. Supervisors deem the work worth its cost as it provides exact information from county records to the people. A citizen who delves into the records will find the report an oddity, while those not interested in the report miss a key document. The prior board erred in not publishing the statement.
A jumbled Washington era communique argues for strong physical culture in high schools, noting Prouty’s supporters and GOP advocates. Mentions Speaker power, Uncle Joe, and political skirmishes. Weather gossip, inflation of butter and eggs, California tourists, and a charity wrestling event in Chicago are sketched in with mixed local color.
A Humboldt county landowner preserves a farm by requiring tenants to cut roadside weeds to the road center and use a road drag on main farm highways. The lease favors neat, well kept farms and may deter neglectful renters, hinting at future ownership potential for diligent tenants.
Senator Cummins flatly denies visiting Governor Larrabee to influence the senatorial race or securing Byers as corporation counsel to affect Kenyon. He asserts the January 6 Capital report is an absolute falsehood and claims no contact with Clermont, Larrabee, or city officials regarding the matter. He recounts his travel from Des Moines to Washington and defends his conduct and motives.
Des Moines January 17. The Thirty fourth Iowa General Assembly opened with both houses to elect a U S senator to fill the Dolliver vacancy. First joint ballot expected to show Porter leading the Democrats and Young top Republican contenders, with a long deadlock likely. Bills to abolish state printer and binder advance, while Oregon style direct primary measures for the U S Senate gain momentum.
Break up a cold tablet claim hawked at 25 cents per bottle. The ad notes Hubbard's Break-up a-Celd Tablets as the remedy, describing the price and availability.
William J. Brumekes, a Pella merchant, files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the U S district court. He lists assets of 4686 dollars and debts of 42009 dollars.
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